About

This is a great right, one of the best waves on the East Coast.

Atmosphere:
This is the wave that has gained much fame and popularity and can get pretty crowded, so use your judgement and don't surf this wave if you aren't experienced. You can also guess that this is a locals wave, so once again use your judgement.
Ruggles lies on the cliff walk and is accompanied by Newport's famous mansions. Tourists love to walk along here and are amazed when they see surfers on big days in cold water.

Additional Info:
The parking is designated for those with fishing stickers and Newport Residential stickers so watch out for tickets. Parking can be found on the streets around Ruggles. Ruggles is a right that breaks during any large swell. There are lots of large rocks in the takeoff area, the farthest point, and the most frequent point, creates a large barrel with sometimes spit on most days right on top of a group of rocks.

Location

Access

Once in Newport find Ruggles Ave. off of Bellevue, where all the mansions are. You have to climb down the wall (no stairs).

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Rocks, Localism

Videos

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